Pep Guardiola dubs Man City match-winner Oscar Bobb a ‘little wizard’
Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on young Oscar Bobb, referring to him as a little wizard after his winning goal secured a crucial victory for Manchester City. The 20-year-old has been entrusted by Guardiola in recent matches when City has needed to turn the tide in their favor, and Bobb has delivered on multiple occasions.
Despite limited playing time, Bobb’s impact from the substitutes’ bench has not gone unnoticed. In matches against Wolves, Aston Villa, and Newcastle, he has consistently made a difference, including scoring the winning goal against Newcastle in the 91st minute.
Bobb’s potential has been widely discussed within the City ranks for the past year. He was a standout player for the Under 21 team that clinched the league title last season and received the player of the year award for two consecutive campaigns.
Notably, his first Premier League goal will firmly establish his name on the football map, adding to his maiden Champions League strike against Red Star Belgrade last month.
Bobb’s football journey has been remarkable. Hailing from Lyn in Oslo, he was nicknamed the Little Wizard due to his exceptional talent. At youth tournaments, people traveled from across Norway just to witness his mesmerizing skills on the pitch.
His promising performances caught the attention of several top European clubs, and at the age of 12, Bobb chose to join Porto. However, FIFA intervened and prevented him from enrolling in Porto’s academy, ruling that his family had not relocated to Portugal for professional reasons. This case even reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport, where Bobb and his family lost the appeal. Subsequently, he returned to Norway and rediscovered his love for the game after overcoming injury setbacks. Eventually, Bobb’s journey led him to Manchester City, where he has flourished.
In crafting his success story, Bobb has showcased immense determination and resilience. Now, with Guardiola’s faith and his recent match-winning performances, Bobb is on his way to becoming a integral part of the Manchester City squad.
As Bobb’s star continues to rise, football enthusiasts around the world will undoubtedly keep a close eye on this young talent who has quickly made a remarkable impact in one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs.
